“We all know many customers consider that utilizing a password to entry public Wi-Fi means their info is protected, however that’s not essentially the case,” stated Fran Rosch, Govt Vice President, Norton Enterprise Unit, Symantec. “Norton Wi-Fi Privateness helps shield info, comparable to passwords and bank card numbers, and denies entry to hackers who could also be eavesdropping on the identical community.”

“What turns folks into straightforward targets is confusion in regards to the safety of public Wi-Fi networks. Norton discovered that solely 34 p.c of Australian customers are capable of distinguish between a safe and an unsecure Wi-Fi community,” stated Mark Gorrie, Director, Norton Enterprise Unit, Pacific area, Symantec.

“Most individuals assume that every one Wi-Fi networks out there in public locations like airports, accommodations and cafes have safety built-in. That’s not the case. When customers log onto an unsecure community, hackers are capable of steal info because it travels throughout the net, promote it on the darkish net for revenue and even use the knowledge to empty client financial institution accounts,” Gorrie added.

– Seventy-four p.c of Australian customers would dread a legal promoting the login/passwords to delicate accounts greater than an intimate photograph leak;

– Sixty-six p.c of Australian customers would dread having their social media accounts hacked when utilizing espresso store Wi-Fi greater than not having web entry in any respect;

Availability

The Norton Wi-Fi Privateness app is accessible on Android and iOS platforms for buy within the iTunes and Google Play app shops. A yearly subscription service is USD$29.99, which incorporates safety for one cellular machine and 24/7 in-app assist. PC, Mac and multi-device availability coming quickly. For extra info on our client safety options, please go to: www.norton.com.

Norton Wi-Fi Threat Report Methodology

The Norton Wi-Fi Threat Report is an internet survey of 9,135 adults ages 18+ who use Wi-Fi throughout 9 markets, commissioned by Norton by Symantec and produced by analysis agency Edelman Intelligence. The margin of error for the full pattern is +/- 1.03%. The Australia pattern displays enter from 1,028 Australian adults ages 18+ who use Wi-Fi. The margin of error is +/- 3% for the full Australia pattern. Information was collected Could 17-31, 2016 by Edelman Intelligence.